Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:38 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Work with the manager

Work with the manager

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBATSIL502B
State Code
D0581
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/09/2008
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
26/09/2008
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers appointing the Manager, clarifying respective roles and working together effectively on an on going basis. This unit, in combination with BSBATSIL508B Be a community leader and BSBATSIL501B Meet the roles and responsibilities of a Board member (2), is equivalent to SRXGOV001A Participate as a member of an effective Board organisation.Some aspects of governance activities may be subject to legislation, rules, regulations and/or codes of practice relevant to different job roles and jurisdictions.This unit covers appointing the Manager, clarifying respective roles and working together effectively on an on going basis. This unit, in combination with BSBATSIL508B Be a community leader and BSBATSIL501B Meet the roles and responsibilities of a Board member (2), is equivalent to SRXGOV001A Participate as a member of an effective Board organisation.Some aspects of governance activities may be subject to legislation, rules, regulations and/or codes of practice relevant to different job roles and jurisdictions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Appoint and monitor the Manager
  • 1.1 Recruit the Manager with appropriate independent assistance
  • 1.2 Draw up performance outcomes and include in the contract
  • 1.3 Review regularly the Manager's performance in accordance with the contract
2 Define the roles of Board and Manager
  • 2.1 Discuss, define and document the leadership role of the Board
  • 2.2 Clarify and document the duties of the Manager
  • 2.3 Discuss areas of responsibility and agree and document guidelines, where Board members are also employed staff
3 Work with the Manager
  • 3.1 Receive information and advice from the Manager and apply in decision-making
  • 3.2 Instruct the Manager to implement policy decisions and follow specific directions
  • 3.3 Receive feedback from the Manager about previous directions
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Appropriate independent assistance may include:
senior government or non government personnel
consultants
Regular review may include:
assessment against performance outcomes
interview
independent assessment
Leadership role may include:
planning future directions
setting policies
making critical decisions
recruiting the CEO
representing the organisation
Areas of responsibility may include:
confidentiality
authority
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
Integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria; and
Performance of all roles of a Board member
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
This unit of competency should be assessed through the performance of Board duties, but in the event that there is no opportunity to observe such a performance a simulated environment can be used but such simulation must replicate Board conditions in terms of: performing the task; managing a number of different tasks; coping with irregularities and breakdowns in routine; dealing with the responsibilities and expectations of the Board, including working with others; and transferring competency to other situations
Knowledge and performance to be assessed over time to confirm consistency in performance
Method of assessment
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
Performance of Board duties, or through an accurate simulation of Board duties
Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C3774 BSBATSIL502A Work with the Manager Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D4844 BSBATSIL510A Appoint and work with a manager Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D169 BSB50707 Diploma of Business (Governance) Qualification